Dog Health

Discuss dog health topics such as common illnesses, diet, first aid and preventative medicine. After all, everyone wants a fit and healthy dog that's and full of life.

eating grass

My dogs eat grass constantly. Do I need to change their diet or is that normal? I feed them...

by jwoodsJul 12, 2008

3 replies last post by susan-wethered
Mar 13th

Collapsed Trachea -- Yorkie

I have 3 male Yorkies. The oldest is 8 years old. He was diagnosed with a collapsed trachea about...

by vicki-ruzickaOct 29, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Nov 3, 2012

Doggie Diarrhea

My 7 month old lab/husky mix started having diarrhea 3 days ago. It began while my husband and I...

by latrellaOct 4, 2012

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Oct 13, 2012

110lb lab, torn ACL?

So I have a large white Labrador retriever. He has been limping on his back hind left leg for about...

by redchelsea87Oct 3, 2012

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Oct 13, 2012

huge tick problem

I take the dog for a walk and everyday I pull a dozen or more ticks off of him. I have changed the...

by JBee1COOLApr 27, 2012

1 replies last post by redchelsea87
Oct 5, 2012

Lack of appetite

Hi we have a 2 yr old Border terrier that will not eat. We have tried various techniques and food...

by jamie-killaJul 11, 2012

3 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Sep 11, 2012

The Itching is driving me crazy

Have a year old male Rott. We have a scratching problem. No fleas but extremely dry skin...almost...

by PJ-RottweilerMar 4, 2010

5 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Sep 11, 2012

Eardrops...help in applying

My 7month old toy poodle -Hunza- requires eardrops to control an infection. He is well behaved in...

by howard-parkinsonJul 20, 2012

3 replies last post by alex-jones
Aug 7, 2012

To pull canines or to put to sleep?

I have written several times before about my chihuahua/terrier biting me, I did everything the vet...

by bitingterrier76Jun 14, 2012

5 replies last post by bitingterrier76
Jun 27, 2012

Pet Insurance

Hi - Does have anyone have recommendations on pet insurance ? I'm more interested in one that...

by david-leeJun 7, 2012

1 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
Jun 9, 2012

Ticks!!!!

My husband had our female 3 year old gsd outside of my Drs office for approx. 20 min.-when I got...

by angelowner25May 19, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
May 24, 2012

vaccin

Hi Is it true that the puppy is vaccinated at the age of 45 days and 60 days, then the age of 90...

by Samy-AmiN-NashedMay 1, 2011

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
May 16, 2012

Flies attacking my Staffie's ears

I have a beautiful 9 year old Staffie boy called Steel. He is the love of our lives. He has never...

by MichaelHamonMay 12, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
May 16, 2012

Garlic?

Hi all, I'm just interested to hear people's thoughts on feeding dogs garlic? I have never been...

by angelmummy2Jul 1, 2011

2 replies last post by MichaelHamon
May 12, 2012

bald patch on muzzle

Hello I am new to this forum . Never done this before so here it goes. I have a ten month old GSD...

by francine-zammitMar 31, 2012

4 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Apr 15, 2012

Itchy bumps on Rottie

My poor Bruno! We are getting his behavior under control, but we can't get his itching better. I...

by P38lisayahoocomFeb 9, 2012

2 replies last post by dtismv
Feb 29, 2012

Best Food For a Golden Retriever Puppy and Adult

i need examples and suggestions please thank you tibia

by 3eteibaOct 23, 2011

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Oct 25, 2011

How much exercise is too much for a puppy?

We like to hike and I'm wondering how much is too much for Max (yellow lab/golden retreiver 11...

by crazycrayonmomDec 8, 2009

4 replies last post by richydehav
Oct 11, 2011

Best way to lookafter pup after surgery?

Our 11 week old Golden Retriever has been to the vets after vomiting and diahorrea. An injection...

by Annie-MacSep 17, 2011

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Sep 18, 2011

Lyme Disease

I recently took my dog to the vet as he was having issues walking and would yelp in pain when...

by bitingterrier76Jul 16, 2011

5 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Aug 25, 2011

dogfood

my dog is 2 yrs old. 78lbs mixed sheperd.i am feeding him blue buffalo food. his stools are...

by steve-edlisAug 19, 2011

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Aug 20, 2011

8-wk old Puppy w/fleas, worms & loose bowels

Hi Guys, I have just recently added a new addition to my puppy family :p. I have a 1yr old...

by LuvmyPitbullJul 7, 2011

9 replies last post by LuvmyPitbull
Aug 4, 2011

what about grains (oats, wheat, corn) etc? in diet

Hi, Searching the net I read that some people believe that grains (such as; oats, corn, wheat etc)...

by GlennMay 5, 2011

5 replies last post by LuvmyPitbull
Jul 7, 2011

Pup with painful BM's

St. Bernard pup (4 months) for 2 days yells out with bowel movements, slightly loose stool so not...

by torscrumpMay 15, 2011

4 replies last post by kjd
Jun 25, 2011

flees on puppy

Hi, We have just taken on Aslan (White Shepherd puppy), who is 6 weeks. He already has flees but...

by GlennMay 5, 2011

3 replies last post by KOPCaroline
May 9, 2011

puppy vaccinated

Hi Is it true that the puppy is vaccinated at the age of 45 days and 60 days, then the age of 90...

by Samy-AmiN-NashedMay 2, 2011

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
May 3, 2011

types of regular medication??

Hi. I was wondering besides flea medication, what other type of medication should be regularly...

by jinxMar 30, 2011

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Apr 3, 2011

excitement towards other dogs

My 20 month old shepherd/ridge-back mix gets overexcited at the sight of other dogs when we are...

by tahitisweetyMar 6, 2010

2 replies last post by sandy99922
Mar 17, 2011

Best Food for my maltese

Hello, this is Monica, again, I need some help. I have a maltese family and the momi maltese 4...

by MonicaMar 9, 2011

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Mar 15, 2011

My dog is trying to pass cotton string mass

Hi, my 10 - 11 mo old puppy American bull & cattle dog mix is trying to pass a mass of string...

by lnoel1221Mar 10, 2011

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Mar 15, 2011

1.5 month mix dog refuse to eat and drink water

Hi there, I found a small dog in the street. He had a lot of fleas and looked really thin (you...

by arlenet4Feb 19, 2011

2 replies last post by arlenet4
Mar 10, 2011

weight gain

Hi,my sheltie is four years old and has always been on the heavy side.When her vet explained the...

by character500Nov 20, 2010

4 replies last post by kjd
Feb 7, 2011

Jake

:( Hi to all, I want to thank everyone for their help in the past. Jake turned out to be beyond...

by jaker104Jan 19, 2011

1 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
Jan 21, 2011

health

hi everyone im new i have a 7 month miniature poodle hes been having ear problems im wondering if...

by veronicaJan 8, 2011

2 replies last post by veronica
Jan 10, 2011

Jaker

Well its been nine weeks of Neoral (Atopica) in treating Jake's Erythema-multiforme with no...

by jaker104Dec 6, 2010

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Dec 7, 2010

My Shih-tzu is constipated, what do I do ?

My currently 5 year old shih-tzu is constipated. She also currently has hard-pieces of feces stuck...

by TrixieJul 23, 2010

4 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Dec 5, 2010

Time for Change

My daughter just called me this evening, new symptom, Jake just threw up blood. :( Told her to...

by jaker104Oct 7, 2010

3 replies last post by kjd
Nov 4, 2010

Thanks for resopnse

First, I would like to thank everyone for their responses and concern ;) As of now I pretty much...

by jaker104Oct 3, 2010

1 replies last post by kjd
Oct 4, 2010

Sequence on Jake

Jake first started showing trouble in the middle of July. Minor hair loss around his nose and what...

by jaker104Oct 1, 2010

4 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
Oct 3, 2010

Jake - Picture

Hopefully this helps.

by jaker104Sep 30, 2010

2 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
Oct 1, 2010

"Jake" German Shepard - Needs Help!!!!

Jake (2yr old )has been having trouble since July. Biopsy has been done with nothing conclusive...

by jaker104Sep 28, 2010

4 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
Sep 30, 2010

Worms in Touch

My rascal and I have good relationship now but he seams to like to go to the garden alot now and my...

by RisaJul 21, 2010

10 replies last post by kjd
Aug 29, 2010

Vitamins

[FONT="Garamond"][/FONT] Hi I am new to the forum so bare with me. I have a 3 month old Akita...

by xxsultryxxJul 14, 2010

2 replies last post by xxsultryxx
Jul 17, 2010

Uti infection-help!!!

Hi; my 7mth old Dobie has an UTI infection sice 4mth`s.It`s` so bad the thick yellow infection is...

by LizelleJun 30, 2010

2 replies last post by Lizelle
Jul 1, 2010

Bulge after vaccine injection

I have a 6 month old lab/shepard/pit bull mix who gets pretty bad bulges after her vaccines. Should...

by timirvingMay 15, 2010

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Jun 24, 2010

Vaccinations, type/frequency

Quick question for anyone willing to share. I have been reading alot on dog vaccinations and am...

by JazzApr 28, 2010

2 replies last post by kjd
May 1, 2010

flea and tick products

Hi everyone, I am hoping someone can answer a question for me. I have a 15 month old male Golden...

by zipoutasiteApr 25, 2010

1 replies last post by kjd
Apr 25, 2010

Chicken Liver

Is cooked chicken liver dangerous for your dog health

by willstephenApr 19, 2010

0 replies last post by willstephen
Apr 19, 2010

Broken Leg

Hi All I have another issue I need help with. I have posted in detail in another thread so...

by cybor462Apr 18, 2010

4 replies last post by kjd
Apr 18, 2010

Brushing Teeth

I have a 14 month old male Pomeranian named Sammie. Sammie was recently neutered,and while at the...

by jane53Apr 9, 2010

1 replies last post by KOPsRobyn
Apr 10, 2010